Tax for development
Government revenue is the foundation of the state and equitable growth. Developing countries typically collect much less tax revenue than developed countries, giving them less resources to deliver public services. The IGC aims to identify optimal tax policies and tools that overcome challenges to compliance and administration.
Taxation: A summary of IGC research
Organisation document
Video: Why is tax compliance important for growth?
Video
Growth brief: Taxing to develop - When 'third-best' is best
Growth brief
Video: Improving tax compliance in Rwanda
Video
Value Added Tax in developing countries: Lessons from recent research
Growth brief
Incentives for better tax collection
Case study
International experience in tax policy design and enforcement
Past Event
Informal workers and taxation in Zambia: Who pays and does it make a difference?
Blog
Sanjeev Gupta: Supporting tax and budget systems in fragile states
Video
Reforming Pakistan’s tax system: Evidence-based suggestions
Blog